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Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,996 cc

P290 GONMOT history

P290 GON is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

P290 GON black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
112,226 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 GON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 GON was last recorded at 112,226 miles on 23 May 2025, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,122 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
2,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,226 miles
  • 2024 – 109,839 miles
  • 2023 – 107,014 miles
  • 2022 – 103,304 miles
  • 2021 – 98,604 miles
  • 2019 – 95,250 miles
  • 2018 – 89,467 miles
  • 2017 – 84,844 miles
  • 2016 – 79,582 miles
  • 2015 – 70,667 miles
  • 2014 – 69,854 miles
  • 2013 – 68,332 miles
  • 2012 – 67,636 miles
  • 2011 – 66,719 miles
  • 2010 – 65,837 miles
  • 2009 – 65,245 miles
  • 2008 – 64,713 miles
  • 2007 – 64,215 miles
  • 2006 – 63,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,226 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,226 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    464096845314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,122 miles (+2,283)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,122 miles
    Test number
    530262996969
    • DangerousNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass109,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,839 miles
    Test number
    860079664028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,839 miles (+2,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,839 miles
    Test number
    596206588779
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass107,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    563359078871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,014 miles (+3,710)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    902379474595
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass103,304 miles (+4,700)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,304 miles
    Test number
    860526359110
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass98,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    649707707245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,604 miles (+3,354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    660908480298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass95,250 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,250 miles
    Test number
    147899161846
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail95,250 miles (+5,783)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,250 miles
    Test number
    134894133204
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass89,467 miles (+4,623)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    493326998582
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass84,844 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    280804910668
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Fail84,844 miles (+5,262)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    819259767402
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass79,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    874843243092
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  16. Fail79,582 miles (+8,915)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    330932204909
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  17. Pass70,667 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    736746275124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,854 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    877904204245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    439527593122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,332 miles (+696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    268137593422
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  21. Pass67,636 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    805606202270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,719 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    927404291136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,837 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,837 miles
    Test number
    320449180188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,245 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    882454399187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,713 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,713 miles
    Test number
    150419798129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,215 miles (+675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    650948297189
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  27. Pass63,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    550989496146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about P290 GON

Does P290 GON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 GON expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 GON?
The MOT on P290 GON expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 GON done?
P290 GON was recorded at 112,226 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,583 miles a year.
Has P290 GON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 GON has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on P290 GON ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P290 GON find?
P290 GON passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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